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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.68, 1,448.40 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.68, 1,448.40 and 316.40 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.68 : 1,448.40 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.68/1,448.40 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.68x = 1,448.40 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.68x = 458,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,273.76/965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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